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Old Nov 5, 2018 | 12:18 PM
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Has anyone used US Mags U437 Saber Wheels

Curious to see if anyone has used them and if so do you have any pics of them on your car? THanks



Old Nov 5, 2018 | 12:52 PM
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I like those had them on my short list but I would have liked black instead of gold. Anyway I ended up w USMags ramblers and have no issue w them well packed and quick ship thru summit. My wheel guy spun a couple up w no tire and said they were right on the money
Old Nov 5, 2018 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by RetroRanger
I like those had them on my short list but I would have liked black instead of gold. Anyway I ended up w USMags ramblers and have no issue w them well packed and quick ship thru summit. My wheel guy spun a couple up w no tire and said they were right on the money
I dont care for the gold either but i am thinking on repainting the accents to gray if they cant do it at the factory



Old Nov 5, 2018 | 01:43 PM
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I have the Bandit U109 rims from US Mags, they're more in the SSI style. The U109s are a cast wheel but they seem well built. The U437s are forged so they should be stronger (and more expensive). I did need longer lug nuts because the "pockets" in the rims are very deep. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to add the stock SSI center caps. Here's a pic of the Bandit rim.

Old Nov 5, 2018 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cdrod
I have the Bandit U109 rims from US Mags, they're more in the SSI style. The U109s are a cast wheel but they seem well built. The U437s are forged so they should be stronger (and more expensive). I did need longer lug nuts because the "pockets" in the rims are very deep. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to add the stock SSI center caps. Here's a pic of the Bandit rim.

I like those as well but trying to get something closer to the SSII's. I am also looking at the foose Four42's but i dont like the style of lip on them.




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Old Nov 5, 2018 | 04:36 PM
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Those fooses look nice too, only problem I've seen him "foose up" too many nice cars


re good news Rod, re ssi center caps the ss1 emblems are a perfect fit for the us mag ctr cap


Old Nov 5, 2018 | 06:59 PM
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I'd like to fabricate a retainer that fits the U109 rim so I could mount the whole center cap, but the emblem is a good backup plan.
Old Nov 6, 2018 | 08:17 AM
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I do like the look of those U437's. As others have said, I wish that the inset was black (or maybe Viking Blue) instead of gold.
My favorite is still Wheel Vintiques 58 series SSII. Unfortunately I'm having a heck of a time finding them. I think that they might have been discontinued.
Old Nov 6, 2018 | 09:23 AM
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Chip:
Can you mount the stock SSI center caps to the 58 Series rims? I can't tell from the picture you posted.

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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 05:10 PM
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From the investigating that I have done...no. They do not fit. The center cap for the wheel vintique rims flare more than the original stock rims. What's irritating is that Wheel Vintique still sells the center caps ($68 each) but not the rims themselves.
Old Aug 10, 2023 | 02:10 PM
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five years later; anybody install this wheel? I'd love to see it. The only online pic is a ridiculous 24" version.
Old Aug 10, 2023 | 02:24 PM
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I did modify the Olds SSI retainers to allow the SSI caps to fit the 18" Bandit rims. Here's a few pics:

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